How much does Q Fever (C Burnetti) Antibodies cost at Wimpole Street?

£83 — the standard price that applies to everyone. There is no discounted members’ tier at Wimpole Street and nothing to join. Where a venous draw is needed, a phlebotomy fee is shown on the page before you book and is charged once per visit however many tests are taken.

When should I test for Lyme disease after a tick bite?

Antibodies usually take several weeks to develop, so a sample taken within days of the bite is frequently negative even if infection has occurred. Testing four to six weeks later is more reliable. If you develop a spreading circular rash, seek clinical advice promptly, as treatment does not need to wait for a blood test.

What is the TB Quantiferon test and does it show active TB?

Quantiferon measures the immune response of your white cells to TB-specific proteins. A positive result indicates exposure at some stage but cannot distinguish latent from active infection; a chest X-ray and clinical assessment are needed for that. It is unaffected by previous BCG vaccination.

How long do these results take?

Bacterial antibody tests are typically reported within three to five working days of reaching the laboratory. Cultures take 48 hours to several days; TB culture may take up to eight weeks, though PCR is faster. Parasite serology is often sent to a reference laboratory and can take two weeks or more.

Can I have my child tested for whooping cough or Lyme disease?

Medical services at Wimpole Street are for patients aged 16 and over. Suspected infection in a child should be assessed by their NHS GP or NHS 111, particularly for whooping cough, which is a notifiable disease.

Are infection test results confidential?

Yes, results are strictly confidential and released only to you, except where disclosure is required by law. A small number of infections, including tuberculosis and whooping cough, are notifiable in the UK, meaning the laboratory is obliged to inform public health authorities.

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Q Fever (C Burnetti) Antibodies Blood Test Marylebone

From 1 October 2026 — until then book at South Kensington or St Paul's. South Kensington · St Paul's

20 min appointment

Results: 10 days"

Venous blood

£83

+ £50 phlebotomy fee (per visit)

Price

£83

+ £50 phlebotomy (per visit)

Confidential Results

Secure online portal

Fast Results

10 days"

Professional Service

Experienced phlebotomists

Wimpole Street, Marylebone (opening 1 October 2026)

22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone, London W1G 8GQ

020 7183 0692

wimpolestreet@md.co.uk

Opens 1 October 2026

Opening hours from 1 October 2026

Monday: 9am – 6pm
Tuesday: 9am – 8pm
Wednesday: 9am – 6pm
Thursday: 9am – 8pm
Friday: 8am – 5pm
Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Sunday: Closed

Bond Street — about 6 minutes (Central, Jubilee & Elizabeth lines)
Oxford Circus — about 7 minutes (Central, Bakerloo & Victoria lines)

Wimpole Street, Marylebone

Q Fever (C Burnetti) Antibodies is a bacterial, parasitic and fungal infections test concerned with coxiella Burnetii, rickettsia and infection Blood Test, run on a venous blood sample (serum). At Wimpole Street it is priced at £83 for everyone and, from 1 October 2026, a nurse or phlebotomist takes the sample at 22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone. The laboratory quotes 10 days; the report, with reference ranges, is delivered to your secure portal for you to discuss with your GP or a clinician.

bacterial, parasitic and fungal infections · Wimpole Street

Q Fever (C Burnetti) Antibodies’ place in bacterial, parasitic and fungal infections testing

Sample: venous blood sample (serum)
Laboratory turnaround: 10 days
Appointment: 20 minutes
Standard price: £83 + £50 phlebotomy per visit

What Q Fever (C Burnetti) Antibodies measures

Q Fever (C Burnetti) Antibodies is most often requested in connection with coxiella Burnetii, rickettsia and infection Blood Test, which is why it sits within the bacterial, parasitic and fungal infections group at Wimpole Street.

This group covers tests that identify infections other than viruses: antibodies to bacteria such as Borrelia (Lyme disease), Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Brucella, Legionella and Helicobacter pylori; PCR and culture that detect the organism directly, including TB, whooping cough, Group B streptococcus and MRSA; and antibody or antigen tests for parasites and fungi such as Toxoplasma, Strongyloides, Aspergillus and Candida. Interferon-gamma release assays (TB Quantiferon) measure the immune response to tuberculosis rather than the bacterium itself. Precipitin tests look for immune reactions to inhaled organic dusts.

Who considers Q Fever (C Burnetti) Antibodies

People often consider these tests if they have a spreading rash or flu-like illness after a tick bite.
A cough lasting more than three weeks, night sweats or weight loss may prompt TB testing, as may pre-employment or visa requirements.
Persistent indigestion or stomach pain commonly leads to Helicobacter pylori testing.
Those who work with birds, soil or in farming sometimes check for organism-specific antibodies or precipitins.
Pregnant women may be offered Group B streptococcus swabs late in pregnancy.

Preparing for your Q Fever (C Burnetti) Antibodies

1No fasting is needed for most tests, but Helicobacter pylori stool antigen requires two weeks off acid-suppressing tablets and four weeks off antibiotics.
2Antibody tests for Lyme disease are often negative in the first few weeks; a sample four to six weeks after the bite is more informative.
3Follow the specific collection instructions for swabs, sputum or stool, which the nurse will explain.

Sample for this test: venous blood sample (serum).

Understanding your Q Fever (C Burnetti) Antibodies results

A positive antibody result can indicate current or past infection depending on the class of antibody and the organism; for Lyme disease a positive screen is confirmed by immunoblot before conclusions are drawn. Culture and PCR results identify the organism and, for culture, its antibiotic sensitivities, which helps guide treatment. A positive TB Quantiferon shows exposure to tuberculosis at some point and needs clinical assessment and a chest X-ray to distinguish latent from active infection.

Infection tests are interpreted alongside the timing of exposure, symptoms and examination; a negative result early in an illness does not exclude infection.

Related areas of testing at Wimpole Street: viral infections and immunity, tropical and travel medicine, swab tests, stool tests.

Pricing

Q Fever (C Burnetti) Antibodies

Individual test

£83

Phlebotomy Fee

Blood draw by qualified phlebotomist (per visit)

£50

Total

£133

Payment is collected at the clinic. The phlebotomy fee is charged once per visit, regardless of the number of tests booked.

How it works at Wimpole Street

From booking the Q Fever (C Burnetti) Antibodies to reading your result

1
Choose your test
Select the Q Fever (C Burnetti) Antibodies and any others you want run from the same visit. Until 1 October 2026 the identical test can be booked at South Kensington or St Paul’s.
2
Nurse-led sample
From 1 October 2026 the venous blood sample (serum) is taken at 22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone by our nursing team, led by Precious Agbonmamwen, Registered Adult Nurse (NMC 20H1641E). Identity is checked and any preparation questions answered first.
3
UKAS-accredited laboratory
The sample travels to a UKAS-accredited partner laboratory, whose methods and reference ranges match those used across the NHS and private sectors.
4
Laboratory report to your secure portal
The laboratory report is released to your secure portal — typically from 24 hours; the laboratory quotes 10 days for this test. It shows each value against the reference range and flags anything outside it; discuss the report with your GP or a clinician.

Marylebone, W1

Why test at Wimpole Street

Wimpole Street Medical & Dental opens at 22 Wimpole Street on 1 October 2026. Medical services are for patients aged 16 and over; registration with the CQC is in progress ahead of opening.

Wimpole Street, Marylebone (opening 1 October 2026)

22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone, London W1G 8GQ

020 7183 0692

wimpolestreet@md.co.uk

Opens 1 October 2026

Bond Street — about 6 minutes (Central, Jubilee & Elizabeth lines)
Oxford Circus — about 7 minutes (Central, Bakerloo & Victoria lines)

Samples are taken by a nurse or phlebotomist at 22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone, in a clinic built for medical and dental care.
Bond Street is about six minutes on foot and Oxford Circus about seven, so the clinic suits people working across the West End.
Repeat or additional tests can usually be added to the same visit rather than requiring a second appointment.

More bacterial, parasitic and fungal infections tests

Other tests often considered alongside Q Fever (C Burnetti) Antibodies

All blood tests at Wimpole Street

Frequently Asked Questions

A venous blood sample (serum). A nurse or phlebotomist collects it at 22 Wimpole Street, Marylebone from 1 October 2026; the appointment allows time for identity checks and any preparation questions. The laboratory quotes 10 days for this test.

Ready to Book Your Test?

Wimpole Street opens 1 October 2026. Register your interest for the Marylebone diary, or book the same test now at South Kensington or St Paul's.

Important information about the Q Fever (C Burnetti) Antibodies at Wimpole Street

Medical services at Wimpole Street Medical & Dental are for patients aged 16 and over.
This is a self-referral service: you choose the test and book directly — no GP referral is needed.
Nurse-led by Precious Agbonmamwen, Registered Adult Nurse (NMC 20H1641E), who oversees sample-taking standards, infection control and the patient pathway. The nursing team does not interpret results.
A laboratory result is not a diagnosis and this page is not a substitute for medical advice. We do not provide clinical interpretation of results — please discuss your report with your GP or a clinician, particularly if a value is flagged or you have symptoms.
CQC registration for Wimpole Street is in progress ahead of the opening on 1 October 2026; our South Kensington and St Paul’s clinics are CQC registered.
Your results are held on a secure portal and treated as strictly confidential, except where disclosure is required by law.
If you are seriously unwell, call 999. For urgent advice that is not an emergency, call NHS 111.